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Take over |
To begin to have control of something. To occupy something. |
The Firm was badly in need of restructuring when she took over. When he died, his son took over as CEO. |
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Pull in |
Informal : To attract |
The new film is so popular that it has been pulling in huge audience. |
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Cater for |
To provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something. |
It is a resort that clearly caters for the well-off.
They Club cases for children between the ages of 4 and 12. |
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Hang around with |
To spend time with someone. |
I got into drugs because I was hanging around with the wrong people. |
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Chill out |
To relax completely, or not allow things to upset you. |
I'm just chilling out in front of the TV. Chill out, dad. The train doesn't leave for another hour! |
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Be up to |
Be doing something, often something bad or illegal, usually secretly. |
He looks very suspicious hanging around outside - I'm sure he's up to something. |
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Pop in/into (somewhere) |
To visit briefly. If you pop into a place, you visit the there briefly, usually for some purpose. |
Why don't you pop in and see us this afternoon? All I have to do on the way home is pop into the drugstore. |
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To wear out |
Make someone extremely tired. To use something so much or for so long that it is no longer usable. |
I read that book over and over till I wore it out. |
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To cut down (on) |
To do or use less of something |
I'm trying to cut down on caffeine. She used to work 50 hours a week, but recently she's cut down. |
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To Come up against something |
To have to deal with the problem. |
If you come up against difficulties, let me know and I'll help you out. |
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To come up with something |
To suggest or think of an idea or plan. |
She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income. Will think about a present for her and see what we can come up with. |
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To pick up something |
Collect, or to go and get, someone or something. |
I'm going to pick up those red shoes I ordered. |
